http://healthguru.co.za/blog Enlighten Up! Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:59:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I have always thought of yoga as a kind of elixir of youth, but after seeing this video I now know for sure! At 92, New York based practicing yoga teacher Tao Porchon Lynch is a true testament to the life-extending benefits of yoga. This woman has more flexibility, strength ... http://healthguru.co.za/blog/index.php/2012/01/92-year-old-yoga-master-inspirational/ As time progresses, it is becoming more and more apparent that we as a human race have messed with our resources to such an extent that we are facing the possibility of a major food shortage crisis. Our reliance on meat and chicken as a food source has also caused ... http://healthguru.co.za/blog/index.php/2012/01/2012-is-it-time-to-become-more-vegetarian/ Having a good time is the main intention behind taking a holiday, and this often means indulging on heavy food and drinks. But coming home bloated, overweight and unhealthy will only make you feel like you need another holiday. The following tips will help you keep in tip top shape ... http://healthguru.co.za/blog/index.php/2011/12/beat-the-holiday-bulge/ There had been no evidence that diet can influence your baby’s gender until recently. Researchers from the universities of Exeter and Oxford in England asked 740 first-time moms in the United Kingdom to keep food diaries before and during early pregnancy. The women didn’t know the sex of their babies, ... http://healthguru.co.za/blog/index.php/2011/11/i-have-3-girls-and-am-trying-for-a-boy-is-it-true-that-the-diet-before-conception-can-influence-the-sex-of-my-baby/ Answer: Bottle fed babies do tend to get more problems with wind than breast-fed babies do because the rate at which they get milk is slower with breast-feeding. The wind is caused by air being swallowed into your baby’s tummy during feeding. Sometimes the air gets trapped and it forms ... http://healthguru.co.za/blog/index.php/2011/11/question-my-baby-gets-wind-after-a-bottle-feed-what-can-i-do-to-prevent-this/ 3 cups baby spinach ½ red onion, chopped 10 fresh strawberries, cut into halves Dressing: 1 Tbs olive oil 1 Tbs balsamic vinegar 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp poppy seeds/sesame seeds 2 tsp brown sugar (Combine the salad ingredients with the dressing) http://healthguru.co.za/blog/index.php/2011/11/spinach-and-strawberry-salad-serves-4/ 1 cup coleslaw mix, chopped (carrots and white cabbage) 1 cup red cabbage, chopped 1 spring onion, chopped 1/4 cup slivered almonds ¼ cup sesame seeds 2 chicken breasts, sliced 1 Tbs sesame oil Dressing: 2 Tbs sesame oil 2 Tbs soya sauce 2 Tbs lemon juice (Place the almonds and sesame seeds in a non-stick pan and cook on high ... http://healthguru.co.za/blog/index.php/2011/11/oriental-chicken-and-cabbage-salad-serves-4/ 2 cups baby spinach 2 cups rocket 1 paw-paw, deseeded and cut into cubes 1 avocado pear, sliced 1 small packet mixed salad sprouts (e.g. alfalfa, chickpeas and lentils) Dressing: 2 Tbs red wine vinegar 2 Tbs olive oil ¼ tsp onion 1 tsp paw-paw seeds 2 tsp honey (Mix dressing ingredients in a food processor and pour over the salad ... http://healthguru.co.za/blog/index.php/2011/11/paw-paw-and-avocado-salad-serves-4/ Salads are a great way to stay slim, keep hydrated and nourished and ensure you get the best nutrition possible to boost your health. Summer is a great opportunity to “turn over a new leaf” and eat more raw foods, like fresh fruits and vegetables. Maximise your summer health plan ... http://healthguru.co.za/blog/index.php/2011/11/turn-over-a-new-leaf/ Corporate South Africa is stressed. Missing meals, pushing through fatigue and faltering on exercise are becoming common place as busy people live for work, moving hurriedly from one short term goal to the next. While a certain amount of stress is productive, too much could lead to burnout. Under optimal ... http://healthguru.co.za/blog/index.php/2011/10/adrenal-fatigue-myth-or-modern-day-malady/